The PSAT is 2 hours and 14 minutes long in total testing time. It consists of two sections: Reading and Writing (64 minutes) and Math (70 minutes), with a total of 98 questions. There is also a 10-minute break between the two sections, making the full exam session about 2 hours and 24 minutes. This is the duration for the current digital format of the PSAT used for the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT).
Older references to the PSAT being 2 hours and 45 minutes long reflect the previous paper-based format with more questions (139 questions) and a longer test session. However, the latest test format aligns with the digital SAT timing—2 hours and 14 minutes of testing plus breaks.
